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Advanced users of GNU/Linux (and I mean advanced), remember to try Source Mage GNU/Linux. True source-based distribution, and (in contrast with Gentoo and Arch) is:
Free from obfuscated and pre-configured code.
Fully committed to GPL, uses only free software (as in freedom) in their main package.
With even the documentation licensed as FDL.
Without 3rd party patches, sensible defaults or masked packages.
Doesn't need obfuscated python libraries, only bash.
No systemd (they've implemented their own init scripts system http://sourcemage.org/Init).
Uses clean dependencies as they came from upstream developers, which by the same provides instant updates.
Can heal broken installs.
Can also use flags.
Do you like Arch Linux's AUR? Do you like Gentoo's portage (or ports-like) package manager? With SMGL's "sorcery" you get all that. Making new spells (package build files) not found in the grimoire (repository of spells) is easy http://sourcemage.org/Spell/Book
Bash hackers welcome! Come and join http://sourcemage.org/
Installing SMGL is easy, here's the simplified process:
>boot a live Ubuntu (or whatever) USB drive
>go to SMGL website and download compressed archive of the base system
>partition and mount partition(s)
>extract the archive onto the new partition(s)
>chroot, set root passwd, hostname, configure network and locale, write fstab, install grub/lilo
>reboot
>compile a kernel (preferably the newest stable one from kernel.org)
>update sorcery, grimoires and the build toolchain
>rebuild the system (hold spells you've already built, so you don't build them twice)
The install guide will hold your hand through the whole process http://sourcemage.org/Install/Chroot
Do the chroot method, since the regular live ISO method guide is out of date currently.
Here's a list of common commands: https://pastebin.com/i4DALaNV
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>mage
>spells
>grimoire
>sorcery
No thanks, I like the company of women.
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>>62246388
>implying women will not be all over you for using a superior operating system
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Bump for the best distro currently available
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>>62246450
But I already use Void.
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>>62246774
Void is for the middle class.
Use Source Mage if you want to join the noble elite.
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>>62246388
Are you gay or something?
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I'm not gonna lie, if I wasn't a brainlet I'd totally use this instead of Parabola.
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i like my drivers thanks.
but in the end why bother compiling that someone already compiled?
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>>62247096
If you're using Parabola, that means that you're not affraid of the command line.
Installing SMGL is a lot like installing Arch, maybe even easier.
The only difference on the surface is that you get asked a bunch of questions before you cast a spell.
>>62247106
>i like my drivers thanks
So do I. What of it?
>but in the end why bother compiling that someone already compiled?
Maximum customizablility and absolute control.
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No devs, ancient packages (or spells, whatever). You'll end up maintaining these build scripts yourself or else you'll run old, vulnerable software
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>>62247254
>No devs
Untrue.
>ancient packages
Use the testing grimoire.
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>>62246051
Does it use SystemD?
Why is Source Mage being shilled so hard recently?
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>>62247280
>Untrue.
Yes, there are a few dudes updating a package or two every now and then, in their free time. It's practically dead, is what I mean
http://scmweb.sourcemage.org/
>Use the testing grimoire.
that's what I checked. The stable grimoire is obviously abandoned.
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>>62247307
>Does it use SystemD?
No.
>Why is Source Mage being shilled so hard recently?
Because this guy >>62247334 is right.
Source Mage is a good distro and it mustn't die.
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>>62247357
>>62247334
I noticed it has really poor upkeep, like the ISO image is borderline un-installable due to missing kernel modules.
Has someone new taken it over?
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>>62247422
>the ISO image is borderline un-installable due to missing kernel modules
Do the chroot method, as is recommended on the site.
>Has someone new taken it over?
Not as far as I know.
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>>62247307
Not OP but is amazing how lean and clean everything is, you can do anything you want without fear of breaking something. Of course, you must have the skills, but is worth it.
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>>62248432
It's a super nice distro, very underrated.
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>>62246388
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>>62247254
If you can understand the basics of bash, reading and making spells is very easy since the entire distro is powered by bash scripts
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Will they edit their wiki? I tried to add content but got no answer.
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>>62252046
Ask on IRC.
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